Sonoma County Farm Bureau: Working For You 2016

Sonoma County Farm Bureau values our members and works hard to support local agriculture, keeping it viable in the county by protecting the industry from over regulation and continuing to educate the general public and farmers alike. We want to take this opportunity to share a small snippet of what Sonoma County Farm Bureau has done to protect and promote agriculture over the last year.

Sonoma County Farm Bureau values our members and works hard to support local agriculture, keeping it viable in the county by protecting the industry from over regulation and continuing to educate the general public and farmers alike. We want to take this opportunity to share a small snippet of what Sonoma County Farm Bureau has done to protect and promote agriculture over the last year.

Endorsing Political Candidates Who Support Agriculture

Endorsed and held a fundraiser for political newcomer Lynda Hopkins who was successfully elected to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in November

Endorsed Shirlee Zane for re-election to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Endorsed and supported additional candidates including Bill Dodd, elected to the California State Senate; Mark Levine, elected to the California State Assembly; Mike Thompson, elected to the United States Congress; and Jim Wood, elected to the California State Assembly

100% of endorsed candidates were elected to office

Taking a Stand on Local Ballot Measures

Supported the community separator measure to maintain rural space and protect agriculture in Sonoma County

Supported the transient occupancy tax to equalize revenue collection

Opposed the transgenic contamination (GMO) ordinance as SCFB continues to represent all forms of agriculture

Opposed the parks tax which would impose higher taxes on rural residents to fund local parks

Participating in Cannabis Regulation Discussions

Represented agriculture interests by participating in meetings throughout the county regarding cannabis regulation and legislation

Supported the position that state level cannabis legalization and resulting rules focus on community safety and not lead to overly burdensome regulations for Sonoma County agriculture